Job Title: Facilities Manager
Reports To: Superintendent
Schedule: 12-month
Job Summary
The Facilities Manager ensures that all school buildings and grounds within the district are safe, functional and conducive to learning. The position oversees the maintenance, custodial, and while assisting with vendor contracts & capital projects. Position is subject to random drug testing.
Core Responsibilities
Operations Management: Plan and manage daily custodial, grounds, and maintenance work across multiple campus sites.
Safety & Compliance: Maintain compliance with local and state inspections, including fire safety, water systems, and asbestos management .
Preventative Maintenance: Develop and implement long-range maintenance programs to preserve district assets like HVAC, plumbing, & roofing
Vendor & Project Oversight: Solicit bids, negotiate contracts, and supervise contractors for renovations & major repairs
Budgeting: Assist with facilities budgets
Emergency Response: Serve as a primary point of contact for after hours facility emergencies and coordinate safety drills
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist & act in a confidential capacity with respect to a person who determines & executes management procedures
Respond to properly initiated work orders on priority basis
Examine school buildings on a regular basis for needed repairs and maintenance, including mechanical repairs or replacements
Establish and recommend priorities on repair projects
Estimate costs of repair projects in terms of labor, material and overhead and assist in acquiring quotations, bids, & purchasing
Assign and supervise crews for maintenance work
Lay out and inspect work and assist crew members.
Develop a system for dealing with emergency repair problems with efficiency.
Prepare reports on costs of work done, materials used, labor expended.
Order materials as needed and make recommendations of supplies and equipment for purchase.
Assign work orders to maintenance personnel
Consult with administration regarding the establishment of regular preventive maintenance programs.
Conduct employee training sessions and maintain records which are required.
Initiate recommendations leading to improvement of maintenance.
Advise the hiring of contractors to perform certain maintenance or repair services.
Monitor the discharge of water in all sites.
Be available to respond to campus issues at any time ( fire alarms after hours, leaks, power outages)
Implement the District's Occupational Safety and Health Program and monitor the Hazard Communication Plan.
Supervise and maintain well pumps and water lines.
Comply with EPA Regulations regarding requirements on water meter(s); reading meters, and water treatment(s) and maintaining the quality of water for the school district.
Supervise and assist in the evaluation of other maintenance/custodial personnel.
Serve as the warehouse clerk receiving and distributing school supplies and equipment.
Attend board meetings at the request of the Superintendent
Perform other assigned tasks required by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 3–5 years in management position (supervising 5+ employees preferred), preferably in an educational or multi-site/campus setting.
Education: High School Diploma/GED required, experience in facilities maintenance and facilities supervision
Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of building systems and computerized maintenance management systems.
License: Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a comprehensive background check. Drive school district vehicles as part of daily work
Key Skills
Communication: Ability to clearly present reports
Leadership: Proven ability to supervise and motivate a diverse team of workers.
Problem-Solving: Critical thinking to address facility failures and security concerns
Knowledgeable in Inventory Procedures/Accounting Procedures
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, and walk without limitations.
Possess basic computer usage skills
Benefits & Work Environment
As per approved district salary schedule
Interested candidates are to send a Letter of Interest and Resume to Superintendent Trujillo at fred.trujillo@mesavista.org
Position is open until filled.